HPE Patriot Post
Harrison Parkway Elementary
November 20, 2015 Edition
Year-to-Date HPE attendance average is 97.26%
HPE Expectation/Goal is 97%
Rotation Day 5
Thanksgiving Break
Weekly Rotation Schedule
Monday, November 23rd - Day 6
Tuesday, November 24th - Day 1
Wednesday, November 25th - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thursday, November 26th - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 27th - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Upcoming Events at HPE
November
20th - PTO Movie Night, 6:30 pm
25th-27th - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
December
1st - PTO Dine to Donate - Wings, Etc.
3rd - Holiday Shoppe, 5:00 pm
4th - HPE Spirit Wear Day - Wear an HPE shirt to show your school spirit!
5th - Pancake Breakfast, 8:00-10:30 am
10th - 3rd Grade Folk Festival
15th - 4th grade Choir Performance
18th - Holiday Parties 1:30-2:30 pm
18th - First Semester Ends. Last day before Winter Break
Holidays and Observances
November
26th - Thanksgiving Day
December
6th - Hanukkah Begins
7th - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
22nd - Winter Soltice
25th - Christmas
26th - Kwanzaa begins
31st - New Year's Eve
Lunch Menu - Week of November 23rd
Mon. - Day 6 - Beef Soft Taco
Tues. - Day 1 - Pancakes or Waffles with Sausage Patty
Lunch Menu - Week of November 30th
Mon. - Day 2 - Cheeseburger on Pretzel Bun
Tues. - Day 3 - Cheese Omelet with Bacon
Wed. - Day 4 - Chicken & Noodles with Dinner Roll
Thurs. - Day 5 - Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Fri. - Day 6 - Fish Shapes with Macaroni & Cheese
Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation - #HSSFunSelfie
Giving Tuesday started with the simple idea of giving, but it has became a celebration of HSE schools, faculty, students and parents. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday
#UN-SEL-FIE
Noun [uhn-sell-fee]
1. A show of support for Giving Tuesday. Make a donation, take a pic, tag it #HSSFunselfie, and upload to your twitter, facebook or Instagram.
2. A celebration of all HSE schools and faculty.
3. The perfect way to launch the giving season.
GIVE ON 12/1/15. IT’S EASY!
STEP 1 – Make a donation online at www.hsefoundation.org or through your local school.
STEP 2 – Take a pic or video proclaiming why you gave.
Tag #HSSFunselfie on Twitter @hsefoundation, Facebook or Instagram on 12/1/2015.
STEP 3 – Feel good about yourself this holiday season.
Because of you, local schools, teachers and students will not only benefit from foundation funding and initiatives, but also feel the support of our entire community!
Hamilton Southeastern School Foundation www.hsefoundation.org 317-594-4100.
Indy Honor Flight
The HPE Student Council would like to thank all HPE students and families for purchasing the patriotic gift bags. We were able to raise $761.00 which is more than enough to send one veteran on an Indy Honor Flight. Thank you!!!
HPE Pancake Breakfast
Please join us for the HPE Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, December 5th from 8:00-10:30 am. There will also be the Annual Book Fair, located in the HPE library and a Holiday Shoppe! Come see your favorite teachers flip pancakes!
Pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. (Special thanks to Bob Evans).
- $5.00 for adults
- $3.00 for children under 12
- Children 2 and under are free!
Parents, you can take your child's photo with Santa. Don't forget to bring your camera!
HPE Cafeteria News
On Monday, November 30th there will be no salads.
As a reminder when sending in lunch money please include your child's first and last name and their ID number outside of the envelope. No nicknames please.
Student lunch balances can be found on your students Skyward Account. Per HSE policy any student who carries a negative lunch balance will receive a PB&J sandwich, raisins and milk.
If you are packing a lunch for your child, we do not allow soda or foods that need to be reheated.
Due to limited space, we will can only accept 10 parents (including siblings) each day. Please call the office by 9:30 AM. If you are ordering a lunch, please let the office staff know when you call in. Please do not bring in food from fast food restaurants. You must have a valid background check on file, have watched the anti-bullying video, and completed the video survey. Please do not use cell phones during your visit. Per HSE student private policy, taking pictures are prohibited.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns that you may have.
--- Mrs. Berling, Food Services Manager
PTO NEWS
Reminder-- Read-a-thon money is due Friday, November 20th. If you haven't turned in your form and money already, please do so by Monday, November 23rd. Thank you!
Hello Parents... The PTO still needs instructors and assistants to help with After School Explorers (ASE) in February. Please see the ASE form that is included with this week's newsletter distribution for more information and to sign up!
Book Fair, Holiday Shoppe, and Pancake Breakfast are all scheduled the week after Thanksgiving. Book Fair is an opportunity for your child/children to buy books as holiday gifts for friends and family. Proceeds from Book Fair support Mrs. Sager and the library. Children will be able to walk through the Book Fair during their library time, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, and/or from 8-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 5.
Holiday Shoppe is also an opportunity for your child/children to buy gifts for you, other family members, friends, and perhaps themselves; all items are locally-made and/or sourced. If your child/children would like to buy for you ‘in secret,’ junior high Honor Society members are there to help. Items in the Shoppe this year include candles, journals, Indiana pillows, peg people, hair bows, Shopkins zipper pulls, aprons, keychains, ornaments, bracelets, scarves, purses, coasters, puzzles, socks, pet tags, and many others! We will also offer the opportunity to personalize items such as mugs and puzzles with delivery of these items before the holidays. Prices range from $1 to $25. Holiday Shoppe is open 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 3 and 8-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 5.
Pancake Breakfast (with Santa) is also Saturday, December 5 from 8-10:30 a.m. Come out and enjoy Bob Evans pancakes and sausage served to you by HPE teachers! All proceeds from Pancake Breakfast support Mrs. Sager and the library.
Volunteers are needed for all of these events. You can sign up now at http://vols.pt/Pv4NAa for a shift (or two) at Pancake Breakfast; Book Fair and Holiday Shoppe shifts will be added this weekend.
A friendly reminder about the room parties in December…classroom room parties are Friday, December 18 1:30-2:30pm. Room parents plan activities for this annual tradition, and PTO provides snacks. If you have not heard from your child’s room parent yet, please contact Amy Dilks at hapikampr@aol.com.
Don’t forget movie night is this Friday. We are showing Rise of the Guardians and serving pizza with Capri Sun along with a snack. Children can be dropped off starting at 6:15 p.m., and check-out starts at 9:00 p.m. Pillows and sleeping bags only, please. To register your child/children, please go to http://goo.gl/forms/uLKAttzgxs. Volunteers (children get in free), please go to http://vols.pt/Pv4NAa. Cost is $8 (unless a parent volunteers or attended the November 10 PTO meeting).
Harrison Parkway Elementary and Texas Roadhouse are partnering together to offer the HPE family an opportunity to purchase Texas Roadhouse gift cards for themselves or others as gifts this holiday season. Order forms and envelopes are being sent home and all orders are due by Wednesday, December 2nd. The gift cards are worth $25, but cost $30. Why the extra $5? For an entire year after purchase, the gift card can then be redeemed for a free $4.99 appetizer! You can get a free $4.99 appetizer every time you go to Texas Roadhouse for a whole year! Texas Roadhouse will actually give the extra $5 sold on the gift cards plus 10% back to HPE. This is meant to be a no pressure fundraiser; simply a way for you to take advantage of this offer for yourself or get some holiday shopping done. This is not intended for you to go out selling. However, please see the flyer being sent home to find some incentives that Texas Roadhouse is offering.
If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Conway at StacylConway3@yahoo.com
FISHERS COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the sections below for more information about activities in our school district and community.
Permitted use of school newsletters by the Equal Access Act is not an endorsement of this group or this group’s beliefs by Hamilton Southeastern Schools or the Board of School Trustees.
Wrestling Camps at FHS
Fishers Wrestling Club – Youth Season
At Fishers High School
The 2015-16 youth wrestling season will begin practices December 1st and run through March 10th. Practices will be in the FHS wrestling room on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm. Information and online registration are available at www.FWCtigers.com. There will also be on-site registration on Thursday, November 19th.
Join the Club - 4H
4-H is an informal educational program where youth "Learn by Doing." Youth in grades 3-12 can learn life skills such as cooperation, leadership, decision-making, responsibility and more through hands-on projects in over 60 different subject areas. A great opportunity to develop a hobby, experience camp, make new friends, and promote family togetherness. The 2016 4-H Enrollment Period is October 1, 2015 - January 15, 2016. You must re-enroll every year. Contact the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office at 317-776-0854 for more information or to enroll. Information and online enrollment is also available on our website at: www.extension.purdue.edu/hamilton.
For more information contact: Purdue Extension Hamilton County at 317-776-0854
Are You in Need of a Winter Coat?
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Saint Louis de Montfort invites you to a Free Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 26, 2015, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, IN In the Craig Willy Hall (the building behind the church with the flags in front).
Menu: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Vegetables, Rolls & Dessert
Everyone is Welcome!
Please RSVP by November 19th: 317-517-4256 or dlrconsulting13@gmail.com
Adopt a Grandparent
Make someone’s day, and volunteer at Adopt a Grandparent this fall and winter! Volunteers will participate in games, crafts, activities, socializing with seniors, and in general, have a fun and relaxing time. Volunteers must be between the ages of 18 and 40. The shift is from 9:45 to 11 a.m. every Monday from November 16th to December 21st at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park.
Community Invited to Nickel Plate District for Frost Fest
There’s nothing like the excitement on a loved one’s face during the holiday season, and Fishers Parks & Recreation invites the community for our brand new winter celebration! Frost Fest may be a new name, but this event couples classic holiday traditions with brand new opportunities to celebrate the magic of the season. On Friday, December 4, residents of all ages are invited to the Nickel Plate District from 6 to 8 p.m. for free activities residents of all ages can enjoy!
Frost Fest is sponsored by the Fishers Do-It Center and Allisonville Nursery, and includes our traditional lighting of the holiday tree. The event also promises ice carving demonstrations, an ice sculpture photo booth and a petting zoo while families anxiously await for Santa Claus to arrive. Families with children are invited to explore Frosty’s Fun Zone hosted by Fishers Library, a heated tent filled with games and activities little ones will love. Light refreshments will be served, and live entertainment will be provided by Marc and Friends.
Create new traditions right here in the heart of our community! Call your neighbors, invite your friends and stop by the Nickel Plate District for this community celebration, free to attend. Visit the website for additional information about the event and our sponsors.
S.P.O.R.T.S. Basketball Registration – Contact the S.P.O.R.T.S. office or visit the website for openings in boys and girls basketball and registration information.
HSE-Fishers Boys Basketball Hama Slama Jama – November 21 is the Opening Day celebration for players and their families in grades 2-6 in the Hamilton Southeastern High School main gym. Please visit the boys basketball website for the schedule and more information, http://www.sportsboysbasketball.org/
Fishers-HSE Girls Basketball Youth Night - The Fishers High School girls basketball team will be hosting its Youth Night on Tuesday, November 24 before their game against Zionsville. All rec and travel players will get in free and get to run onto the court between the JV and varsity games and meet the players (and have ice cream) after the games. All players should arrive by 6:30 p.m. and will start lining up in the hallway north of the main gym at 6:45 p.m. Please mark your calendars and support your Lady Tigers.
S.P.O.R.T.S. Youth Soccer Volunteer Call-out – Enjoy good company, ideas, and warm FOOD from City Barbeque! Join us Monday, November 30, 7:00 p.m. at Billericay Park Building (S.P.O.R.T.S. Office) to learn about volunteer opportunities with your local recreational soccer league. We are one of the largest rec leagues in the county with kiddos PK through high school. See you there! If you are interested in attending or have questions, contact Alyssa Anderson, SYS President, at andersonfamsoccer@gmail.com
Fishers-HSE Youth Football - Knights Head Coach Job Posting – Applications are currently being accepted for the Knights Youth Football Head Coach. The Knights represent the youth league through participation in the Indiana Elementary Football Association (IEFA) which is comprised of teams throughout Central Indiana. The Knights, founded in 1998, have a rich tradition and field a highly competitive team. We are looking for interested candidates to submit an application by November 30. The application can be found on the Fishers-HSE Youth Football Website at www.hseyouthfootball.com/page/show/839052-coaches . Candidates selected for interviews will be notified by December 9. Please submit applications to hseyouthfb@gmail.com.
Southeastern Rugby – SAVE THE DATE! Parents and players in grades 2-8 are invited to meet board members and coaches for the 2016 Southeastern Youth Rugby season on Tuesday, December 8. The orientation will involve a brief overview of the sport, including a parents' Q&A, and a look at pricing and game schedules. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities will also be discussed. The meeting will be held at the the Billericay Community Room, 12690 Promise Rd. Contact your coach or RSVP directly to SEYouthRugby@gmail.com.
HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse – The Fishers High School Lacrosse team will be conducting an indoor youth clinic on Saturday, November 21 for 7th/8th graders and Sunday, November 22 for 3rd-6th graders for all youth lacrosse players of any skill level. Youth players will be instructed by FHS coaches and IHSLA and HCLC award winning players. The cost is reasonable at $25 per player, $35 if you want the clinic T-Shirt. Visit the boys lacrosse website for times, location and more information, http://www.hselax.com/. To register, simply email matthewmcinrue@yahoo.com and request a spot for your son. A registration form will be emailed to the requestor to be completed prior to the clinic along with other important information.
HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse will be holding two callout meetings for parents. The first will be on December 9 and the second on January 13. Topics will include travel and select boys lacrosse. We will discuss team structure, tournaments and lacrosse in general. Parents are encouraged to attend one of these dates if their sons are interested in trying out for travel or select lacrosse. Select teams play rec lacrosse as well as limited travel tournaments. A third call out for rec lacrosse will be held in February. Times and place for the call outs will be sent out in a future communication. You can reach boys lacrosse at hsefisherslacrosse@gmail.com or Daniel Coppersmith 501-1871.
HSE-Fishers Boys Lacrosse will be holding stick skills clinics on January 5, 12 and 26 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend, but stick skill sessions are geared towards players new to lacrosse or with 1-2 years of experience. We will focus on basic stick management, passing and techniques. These stick skill sessions will be approximately $45. To register or for more information, please email
email: info@hsesports.org
12690 Promise Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-5582
Great Fun. Great Cause!
Southeastern Youth Rugby
Ready to “tackle” a new sport for boys and girls? Looking to be a better soccer player?
In 2014, rugby was the fastest growing youth sport in America! Rugby improves your vision, agility, footwork and fitness for soccer season! Southeastern Youth Rugby is looking for boys and girls in Grades 2-4 to play co-ed flag rugby!
For more details, email SEYouthRugby@gmail.com.
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Website: www.hse.k12.in.us/HPE/home.aspx
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4210
Twitter: @HPEPatriots